as in proposes
to set before the mind for consideration
let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option
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Now, the team led by researchers at New York University and the University of Florida says its neural network proposes potentially viable molecular structures at 10 times the speed of existing methods, without sacrificing accuracy.—
Rachyl Jones,
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Trump creates fear of a worse outcome (hostile takeover) and the other side (usually stodgy hotel managers) proposes buybacks, joint ventures, special access and the like.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Historical precedent suggests 18-24 months between credibility-damaging foreign policy moments and electoral materialization.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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And these bonds may slow aging, a recent study suggests.—
Hasmik Kirakosyan,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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Snowboarder Chloe Kim of the United States poses for a photo during a Team USA Photo Shoot at Sunset Glenoaks Studios on May 21, 2025 in Sun Valley, California.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bulletin board member Steve Fetter stated that the rise of ‘unregulated AI tools’ poses a big threat to human survival in the present times.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Propounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propounds. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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